Action from the first women's T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Christchurch.Photo: X/White Ferns Action from the first women's T20I between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Christchurch.Photo: X/White Ferns

Sri Lanka coasted to a seven-wicket victory against hosts New Zealand in the 1st women's T20 international on Fridaycucapg, March 14, 2025 at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. (Scorecard | Cricket News)

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The Lankans chased down a 102-run target in just 14.1 overs, with skipper Chamari Athapaththu staying unbeaten on 64 off 48 balls to take her side to victory. Medium pacer Malki Madara earlier picked up three wickets (3/14 in 3.5 overs) to help dismiss the White Ferns for 101 runs in 18.5 overs, and was hence named the Player of the Match.

The home team had earlier claimed the ODI series 2-0, and the win in the T20I opener augurs well for Athapaththu's side. The second game will be played at the same venue on March 16, and the third and final one in Dunedin on March 18.

Toss Update

New Zealand women's captain Suzie Bates won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka women.

Check Playing XIs:

New Zealand Women XI: Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis(w),9x999 Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Bree Illing

Sri Lanka Women XI: Chamari Athapaththu(c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani(w), Manudi Nanayakkara, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Chethana Vimukthi

New Zealand Women Vs Sri Lanka Women T20I Series Live Streaming:

Where to watch the New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women, T20I series?

The live telecast of Sri Lanka Women's Tour of New Zealand 2025 matches are available on the Sony Sports Network. For live streamingcucapg, one can watch the series on the FanCode, Amazon Prime Video as well as the SonyLiv app and website, respectively.